About Alex

Hello, I’m Alex, a recent graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Economics. Along with my studies, I competed for the college on the Varsity Basketball and Track and Field teams while also working as the Outreach Assistant at my college’s on-site museum. While the years and school were educational...

Hello, I’m Alex, a recent graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Economics. Along with my studies, I competed for the college on the Varsity Basketball and Track and Field teams while also working as the Outreach Assistant at my college’s on-site museum. While the years and school were educational and fun, the busy nature of the past years has left me wanting to take a little time for myself and have a self-guided, hands-on experience of exploring and understanding the world.

I’m easy going and light-hearted which makes it easy for me to adapt to any and all situations. However, I hold myself to a high standard which has allowed me to succeed in the classroom and my art practices. These traits will transfer to making sure your home and pet(s) are properly maintained and looked after in your absence.

While I might not have the years to show it, I am an experienced traveler and have visited countries in Asia, South America, Europe, as well as many states in the United States. Experiencing new cultures fuels my life and my art. I’m a nature enthusiast and love to be outside exploring the world which makes it perfect for your pet(s) if they need/want daily exercise.

Willing to sit for any length of time with a preference to longer sits.

Why I want to house sit

After traveling solo for 6 weeks down the West Coast of the United States this summer, (including a spectacular 200 mile walk from Seattle to Portland), I realized I wasn’t finished exploring the world and the immense variety of landscape and cultures it has to offer. House sitting is a direct way of immersing myself in the local culture while allowing me the pleasure of seeing new parts of the world and why you chose to make them your home.

The one downside to traveling alone is that you are alone! I have grown up with and around animals my entire life and one thing I missed during my travels and time away at school is the company of a furry friend. They add immeasurable joy and happiness to the day so any and all animals are happily welcomed as a part of my adventure.

Most of all, I believe in providing the comfort of knowing your pets are happy and safe in their home and that your house is well looked after while you are away. It was always a relief knowing my two boys were happy at home while my family and I were traveling!

My experience

Owning and interacting with animals my entire life has let me experience the joys and challenges that come with any age. I enjoy cuddling and taking four-legged friends on my adventures but I also have learnt the skills of administering medicines such as liquid oral, pills, injections, and spoon feeding! Happiness and comfort of four legged friends is essential so I am always willing to go above and beyond to care for them.

I have experience with riding horses and interactions with farm animals from chickens to goats to cows. However, I don’t have extended knowledge with how to take care of them but I am a quick study and eager to learn!

My education in studio art has made me proficient in using a wide range of power tools from drills and table saws to welding machines. I also worked as a landscape laborer for a summer and have experience in various areas of yard maintenance.

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Alex is very responsible, a hard worker, and an animal lover! I've had her take care of my pets and house in the past, would use her again, and recommend her to my friends! + More

Alex is very responsible, a hard worker, and an animal lover! I've had her take care of my pets and house in the past, would use her again, and recommend her to my friends!

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Reliable

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About Alex

Hello, I’m Alex, a recent graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Economics. Along with my studies, I competed for the college on the Varsity Basketball and Track and Field teams while also working as the Outreach Assistant at my college’s on-site museum. While the years and school were educational and fun, the busy nature of the past years has left me wanting to take a little time for myself and have a self-guided, hands-on experience of exploring and understanding the world.

I’m easy going and light-hearted which makes it easy for me to adapt to any and all situations. However, I hold myself to a high standard which has allowed me to succeed in the classroom and my art practices. These traits will transfer to making sure your home and pet(s) are properly maintained and looked after in your absence.

While I might not have the years ......

Hello, I’m Alex, a recent graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Economics. Along with my studies, I competed for the college on the Varsity Basketball and Track and Field teams while also working as the Outreach Assistant at my college’s on-site museum. While the years and school were educational and fun, the busy nature of the past years has left me wanting to take a little time for myself and have a self-guided, hands-on experience of exploring and understanding the world.

I’m easy going and light-hearted which makes it easy for me to adapt to any and all situations. However, I hold myself to a high standard which has allowed me to succeed in the classroom and my art practices. These traits will transfer to making sure your home and pet(s) are properly maintained and looked after in your absence.

While I might not have the years to show it, I am an experienced traveler and have visited countries in Asia, South America, Europe, as well as many states in the United States. Experiencing new cultures fuels my life and my art. I’m a nature enthusiast and love to be outside exploring the world which makes it perfect for your pet(s) if they need/want daily exercise.

Willing to sit for any length of time with a preference to longer sits.

Why I want to house sit

After traveling solo for 6 weeks down the West Coast of the United States this summer, (including a spectacular 200 mile walk from Seattle to Portland), I realized I wasn’t finished exploring the world and the immense variety of landscape and cultures it has to offer. House sitting is a direct way of immersing myself in the local culture while allowing me the pleasure of seeing new parts of the world and why you chose to make them your home.

The one downside to traveling alone is that you are alone! I have grown up with and around animals my entire life and one thing I missed during my travels and time away at school is the company of a furry friend. They add immeasurable joy and happiness to the day so any and all animals are happily welcomed as a part of my adventure.

Most of all, I believe in providing the comfort of knowing your pets are happy and safe in their home and that your house is well looked after while you are away. It was always a relief knowing my two boys were happy at home while my family and I were traveling!

My experience

Owning and interacting with animals my entire life has let me experience the joys and challenges that come with any age. I enjoy cuddling and taking four-legged friends on my adventures but I also have learnt the skills of administering medicines such as liquid oral, pills, injections, and spoon feeding! Happiness and comfort of four legged friends is essential so I am always willing to go above and beyond to care for them.

I have experience with riding horses and interactions with farm animals from chickens to goats to cows. However, I don’t have extended knowledge with how to take care of them but I am a quick study and eager to learn!

My education in studio art has made me proficient in using a wide range of power tools from drills and table saws to welding machines. I also worked as a landscape laborer for a summer and have experience in various areas of yard maintenance.